Cold weather shouldn't mean cold fingers.

As surely as the sun rises in the east, summer will give way to winter. And when that happens, the Pearl Izumi Elite Women's Softshell Gloves are ready to keep your hands warm and comfortable.

At the palms, Pearl Izumi employed gel padding in order to take the sting out of bumpy pavement. However, this bit of cushioning doesn't come at the expense of your finger movement. Instead, the gloves have been designed around Izumi's 1:1 fit. Essentially, this ensures that you'll have plenty of dexterity for both shifting and braking -- even with a liner like the W Thermal Lite gloves.

In terms of warmth, the Elite features Primaloft insulation and a fleece lining that keep your digits from freezing in the depths of winter. Adding to the warming property is the windproof softshell material that laughs off Winter's cold gusts. And lastly, the gloves are easily secured, relatively high on the wrist, via a hook-and-loop strap with a draft guard.

The Pearl Izumi Elite Women's Softshell Gloves are available in the color Black and in the sizes Small, Medium, and Large.